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Ferters Family History

Ferters Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fetters, Fenters, Ferrera, Peters, Felter, Ferger, Ferrer, Bertels

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Where is the Ferters family from?

You can see how Ferters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferters family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ferters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ferters family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferters's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ferters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Ferters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferters census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Ferters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Ferters. For the veterans among your Ferters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferters lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferters ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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